1. something audible: something that can be heard
- not a sound in the whole house
- the sound of gunfire
2. vibrations sensed by ear: vibrations travelling through air, water, or some other medium, especially those within the range of frequencies that can be perceived by the human ear.
At sea level and freezing point, the speed of sound through the air is 1,220 km/760 mi per hour.
3. implication: an impression of somebody or something formed from limited but significant information, especially information lately received
- From the sound of it she's finally found a job she really likes.
4. earshot: the distance or area within which something can be heard
- Our house was within the sound of the church bells.
5. electronics reproduced music or speech: the music, speech, or other sounds heard through an electronic device such as a television, radio, or loudspeaker, especially with regard to volume or quality
- Please turn down the sound.
6. broadcasting recording of music or speech: the recording, editing, and replaying of music, speech, or sound effects in the broadcast or entertainment industry 7. linguistics basic element of spoken language: a basic element of speech formed by the vocal tract and interpreted through the ear, or a combination of such sounds 8. music type of music: the distinctive quality that identifies bands or music from a particular place, area, or studio, or belonging to a particular movement or style
